As a Google Alerts user who receives daily emails containing news items related to all things propane, I’ll sometimes come across stories about propane accidents and explosions. Most of these incidents fly under the national radar, but one involving an ESPN SportsCenter anchor in December gained unique attention on New Year’s Day. The propane accident involved Hannah Storm, who hosted... read more
Wouter van Kempen, the former president and COO of DCP Midstream LLC, has been named CEO and president of the company and DCP Midstream Partners LP, the company’s propane wholesale division. Additionally, William Waldheim, president of DCP Midstream Partners, is joining the general partner’s board of directors. Mark Borer, CEO of the general partner, retired at the end of 2012. read more
Alternative fuel tax credits that expired at the end of 2011 were renewed as part of a congressional agreement on tax-related issues, according to NPGA. read more
NGL Supply Terminal Co. LLC has completed the renovation of its rail and truck terminal in Portland, Maine. According to NGL Supply, the new terminal relies on automation to operate systems that include 210,000 gallons of storage, three rail unloading towers that service dual tracks, and two truck loading bays with a capacity of 360,000 gallons per day. NGL Supply... read more
Four women have been appointed to serve as the chair and vice chair of the Women in Propane Council’s Membership and Programs and Events committees. Paige O’Dell and Lauren Clark join the Membership Committee as chair and vice chair, respectively. O’Dell is currently the director of operations for AmeriGas, directing the Mid-Atlantic region. Clark is the product manager of new... read more
